December, 2024
FINALLY Supply is reducing for the first time this year. The number of sales remains low but steady. Buyers still need to move and a pent up demand has grown all year although...
October, 2024
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH & POOLE - Property Market Update Oct 2024 This is the most up-to-date data for our local Property Market. HIGHLIGHTS FOR SELLERS...
September, 2024
SELLERS have had to compete hard all year with increasing levels of supply which has also resulted in a staedy increase in price reductions throughout the year. BUYERS have...
August, 2024
Typically, the heat of summer brings a cooler property market. 2024 has been no different, however the drop in interest rates on 01/08/24 has led to a busier than typical August. With September...
WHO WANTS TO MOVE HOME THIS YEAR ? Everyone it seems - as of 4/8/24 new property listings climb even further to a record level - 9.7% higher than the 8 year average. IS IT A...
HAVE YOU SEEN THE LATEST .... on our Social Pages ? https://www.facebook.com/share/p/SgE67BkV5f3XUmpn/
July, 2024
WEEK 29 OF 2024 – Property Market Update Lenders have been reducing mortgage rates since June. Ever so slightly but consistently. Supply and time to sell remains at a...
NEVER MIND IT’S COMING HOME ….. IT’S COMING DOWN !! The average two-year fiixed mortgage rate is now 5.37% , down from 6.17% a year ago, according to Rightmove....
June, 2024
Clarkes Properties Ltd are hopeful that the economic recession is behind us and that the UK Property Market has completed it's soft landing from it's peak in Nov 2022 to the bottom in November...
As you’ve seen from our other news updates the UK market remains cool as buyers and sellers grapple with higher borrowing costs. The long anticipated recovery is directly...
May, 2024
These NEWS HEADLINES have all been within 2 days of each other “House prices surge” “House prices fall” So which is it ? ...
As either a buyer, seller or someone who is interested in their local property market you will have heard of the terms 'Buyers Market' or 'Seller's Market' . What do these terms mean, and more...
March, 2024
Here is the latest market stats showing the NEW Property Listings in the BCP district over the last 6 months PLUS the volume of SALES AGREED in that same period. The good news for buyers...
It may seem too early in the year to think ahead to the summer months, HOWEVER , now is the time to get your property on the market if you want to enjoy a new home this summer! ...
BCP Property Market Update – Mar 24 In summary 2024 is starting to look more promising for buyers and sellers than 2023. If you are buying or selling right now you will...
Bank of England base rate: 5.25% Cheapest 5 year fix (remortgage): 3.88% Cheapest 5-year fix (new purchase): 3.94% Next Bank of England interest rate review: 21 March...
February, 2024
Our branch manager, Alex, had agreed a simple transaction of a share of freehold flat to a cash investor without any onward chain. Despite recommending certain local conveyancers the buyer had...
January, 2024
Average Mortgage Rates Right Now – Jan 24 You may have heard mortgage rates are reducing. There are lots of different types of products and rates available across the...
As is usually the case there is a big variation in the financial forecasts from the city. For 2024 the spread is as much as 10% !! The forecasts below are from The Times. At...
Clarkes Estate Agents support regulation of our industry and insist on the highest standards of professionalism from our team. Our customers recognise and reward us for...
December, 2023
Typically the cold Winter months brings a cooler housing market. This Winter we are feeling some Heat in the Market. We at Clarkes are receiving higher levels of buyer...
November, 2023
'Tis the season to be buying. Buyer confidence is on the rise! The best mortgage rates are currently standing at 4.5% for a 5-year fixed term and 5% for 2-year fixed terms. ...
How much is my home worth? It appears that there's a growing awareness of homeowners feeling somewhat disconnected from the dynamic shifts in the property market, as per recent findings. If...
Andrea has been on a well earned break this week. The hard work, care and attention Andrea puts into her work has been feeding through all week despite her not being in the office. As a...
October, 2023
You may have heard investors talk about the 18-year property cycle, also known as the property clock. This is a framework used to understand the long-term trends in the property market. It...
It is well known that Boxing Day is the busiest day of the year for Property Advertising websites. Property portals, On The Market & Rightmove see traffic BOOM between...
September, 2023
When it comes to selling your home it is vital to be confident in the people who are representing your most valuable asset. When looking for an Estate Agent you may find that a few make a...
Cooler Weather, Hotter Market: Why Autumn is the Ideal Time to Buy or Sell Your Home. Introduction As the leaves begin to change colours and a crispness fills the air, the housing...
August, 2023
What are property prices doing ? It's hard to get a consistent picture as each report you see is looking at different periods of time and different data: - Year on Year - Real Terms v...
July, 2023
We at Clarkes Estate Agents have been establishing ourselves as local market leaders in number of sales agreed in 2023 to date. Among the many contributing factors to our success has been the...
June, 2023
House prices have risen considerably in the last couple of years, with the pandemic and stamp duty holiday bringing about a more volatile market. UK property prices have been volatile in...
May, 2023
SELLERS, KEEP UP WITH THE JONES'S If you're looking to sell your home it's more important than ever in this buyers market to keep an eye on the Jones's Supply is high and...
A highly competitive market means that more properties are being added every week on rightmove, onthemarket and other platforms It's important to showcase your home in it's best light so...
April, 2023
The UK housing market is currently experiencing a buyer's market, which means that sellers need to be patient as they wait for their properties to sell. However, there is good news on the...
As spring arrives, the property market is starting to come to life, with buyers eager to take advantage of the warmer weather and the increased choice of available properties. After a slow and...
SPRING UPDATE The start of spring has coincided with buoyant housing market forecasts market forecasts. Reflecting on a first quarter of 2023 which saw buyer choice...
Happy Easter from the Clarkes team! We hope you all have a great weekend with friends and family! The weekend is the best time to look at new properties coming on to the market ...
March, 2023
Market Update - Rightmove Data Rightmove have issued their latest data which confirms Clarkes previous market forecast issued earlier this month. Some of the headlines...
It's easy to spot the bottom of the market ...... 3 months after it hit the bottom !! It's much more difficult to forecast it. HOWEVER what we do know is...
Clarkes Lettings monthly review at Lettings HQ in Bourne Space, Bournemouth Our 8 strong lettings team meet to review supply & demand rent inflation and compliance to help the...
February, 2023
CLARKES are delighted to offer for sale a stunning, newly re built, extensive refurbished and extended chalet bungalow. Located in the sought after location of REDHILL, the property is...
We have been in a buyers market since the last quarter of 2022. There is plenty of buyer interest and demand out there but affordability is the key factor. Sellers are having to...
We know how stressful buying or selling a property can be Here at Clarkes we pride ourselves in offering open, honest advice to help keep your mind at ease and your property experience...
Clarkes properties are the No.1 agent in the BH9 area according to Getagent.co.uk
January, 2023
Thinking of buying a home this year ? Then you’ll want to know how much you can borrow. IT’S IMPORTANT TO GET YOUR ACCOUNTS IN ORDER FIRST THEN YOUR HOUSE...
The office is now open for business For enquiries call us on 01202 533 377 or visit www.clarkesproperties.co.uk
December, 2022
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM CLARKES!! Clarkes are wishing everyone a Happy New year! We look forward to welcoming new buyers, sellers and landlords in the coming year and we will continue...
MERRY CHRISTMAS! FROM THE TEAM HERE AT CLARKES We'd like to send a special thank you to our buyers and sellers for another amazing year!
Lettings are now back at Clarkes! Our team of property professionals are here to help your lettings needs! We have a range of packages available for landlords to make it easier...
Get your home on the market for BOXING DAY! WHY??? We will let you into a secret: Our experience and research illustrate properties online incur the largest spike of interest...
September, 2022
In a herd like reaction lenders have pulled thousands of mortgage products from the mortgage market within 24 hours following the financial market's bad reaction to the mini budget. A similar...
Supply and Demand is now back to normal Pre Pandemic levels Asking prices rose slightly this month following the normal trend of a small drop in August followed by a small rise in September...
Queen Elizabeth passed away Thursday at the age of 96, ending a 70-year reign as monarch. She was the world’s longest-serving monarch. It’s a sad time, but one that the Crown...
August, 2022
RE-BALANCING The market continues to re-balance. DEMAND is dropping to ‘Normal Levels’. The number of buyer enquiries and number of viewings and the volume of...
COMING SOON - To get a Priority Viewing please call 01202 533377 or e-mail enquiries@clarkesproperties.co.uk Park View, St Marys Rd, Bournemouth...
Bournemouth Fireworks are back this weekend! Lighting the skys every Firday throghout August. This is another reason Bournemouth is a great place to live. Did you know?... The...
July, 2022
Property wanted for Mr & Mrs Collins... They are looking for a 3 bedroom detached house in the BH9 3 Area. Their budget is up to £700k. If you are thinking of selling or know...
It’s no secret your house is looking its best in the summer; making it the perfect time to prepare marketing material. CLARKES are LEADING EXPERTS on property marketing and...
Our local BCP Property Market looks stable as the market re-balances to more normal levels of activity. Supply is still low and demand high compared to Pre COVID levels especially for houses...
Temperatures are set to soar this weekend in Bournemouth! Speaking of things that are Piping hot... as one of THE BEST AGENTS IN TOWN we are completing sales 50 days quicker than the...
When the sun comes out it really makes us question why you would want to live anywhere else? We have some beautiful property coming up in the Bournemouth area. If you are looking for your...
Aerial photography can be a fantastic asset for your property advert. Its helps to grab Buyers attention and drive up Buyer enquiries. Here at CLARKES we offer Aerial Photography for FREE as...
June, 2022
DON'T MISS the new properties COMING SOON OSWALD ROAD HOOD CRESCENT REDHILL DRIVE BENMORE ROAD Register for Pre Market Alerts here...
Buyer DEMAND down 8% in May compared to April. Vendor SUPPLY up by 7% on last year. Over the past few weeks buyer search criteria by price has become...
The market is beginning to re-balance from the top down. Within the last month to six weeks we have noticed a slight increase in supply and a slight slowdown in demand. This is more...
It may seem early to be thinking about Christmas !! however conveyancing delays have continued to affect the UK property market and the average time taken to complete a conveyance is over...
March, 2022
Annual house price growth hits 10% – that’s officially a property boom ! The race for space looks set to continue beyond June as demand for houses in particular continues...
We are pleased to report Clarkes have remained the most instructed Agent for property sales in BH9 and BH10. Thank you for choosing Clarkes, we won’t let you down.
Not all agents provide a Sale Management or Sale Progression service once an offer is accepted. It’s complex and requires extra resources. There is a misconception that your...
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